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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,357.08, 14,283.59 and 6,774.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,357.08, 14,283.59 and 6,774.05 is: 9,342.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,357.08 : 14,283.59 = 6,774.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,357.08/14,283.59 = 6,774.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,357.08x = 14,283.59 × 6,774.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,357.08x = 96,757,647.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,757,647.55/10,357.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,342.17

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